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Matthew 18:23–27

23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished ato settle accounts with his servants.7 24 When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him bten thousand ctalents.8 25 dAnd since he could not pay, his master ordered him eto be sold, with his wife and fchildren and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 So the servant9 gfell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27 And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and dforgave him the debt.

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a

ch. 25:19

7

Greek bondservants; also verses 28, 31

b
c

ch. 25:15

8

A talent was a monetary unit worth about twenty years’ wages for a laborer

d
e
f
9

Greek bondservant; also verses 27, 28, 29, 32, 33

g

Acts 10:25; See ch. 8:2

d

[See ver. 25 above]

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